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Saucer

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Pale blue glazed saucer with close darker blue veining.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saucer
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Terracotta; glazed ware
  • Dimensions: 1 1/8in. (2.8cm)
    Other: 2 7/8in. (7.4cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.194.887
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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